Economist - Norco

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Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

May 6, 2022

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Position Purpose

What is the role –

Norco is on a journey to transform over the next years as a Chemicals and Energy Park, maximizing value across all products. All E&S roles will be active in the transformation.

The Economist is responsible for understanding and providing economic direction to the refinery with focus on the current month optimisation and serves as the products optimisation focal point for the Trading and Supply (T&S) organization working closely with the crude economist and schedulers on site. This role also supports growing the margin capability of the site, through economic and yield studies as well as site wide economic communication. The position works closely the wider process engineering, process control and production teams on site to help push constraints and identify opportunities to improve site economics.

Key accountabilities include:

Supports delivery of the optimal monthly operating plans and implements the day-to-day optimisation of the site in close operation with the scheduling team.

Provide weekly margin steers to the refinery including values of key constraints and cut points.

Lead analysis on product economics including cargo economics, marginal product make economics, octane and RVP value. Use economics to help drive in month product Optimisations with Trading & Supply organization, with Channel Optimisation as key interface.

Provide input to the site process control group for on-line Optimiser economics as needed w/changes in market pricing.

Monitor market product pricing, key market indicators (such as inventories), and regional competitor operating constraints.

Assists the Crude Economist in delivering the monthly operating plan.

Grow Margin:

Monitors site performance against agreed plans, and derives direction for opportunity identification.

Explore & conduct business development opportunities locally for margin growth projects.

Partner with supply chain partners to develop & support E2E margin projects.

Performs economic evaluations for hydrocarbons margin improvement proposals, project evaluation and CAPEX proposals.

Margin Appraisal:

Support the Margin Variance Analysis (MVA) monthly process.

Performs analysis by comparing business /operating plans to actual performance.

Communicate insights and supports the refinery in understanding lost business opportunities each month via the MVA process.

Summarises work done on MVA/gap appraisals for management review.

Identifies and supports the implementation of improvement opportunities, including specific incident tracking.What’s the role –

Skills & Requirements

What we need from you –

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.

Engineering degree required; Chemical engineering degree preferred.

Minimum 7 years of work experience.

Prior experience in Manufacturing (Technology) or E&S is essential.

Understanding of LP-technique - usage in a refinery or supply chain environment.

Solid knowledge of supply chain economics and refining processes.

Good interpersonal and communication skills, combined with analytical ability and attention to details are essential to manage multiple working interfaces at various levels.

Ability to provide clear communication on economic direction whilst considering the feasibility aspects too.

The individual should be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in an ever-changing and fast paced environment. In order to drive Optimisation across organizational boundaries this role requires effective engagement with a wide range of refinery and Trading & Supply stakeholders.

Demonstrates ability to use Learner Mindset

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential.

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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Company info

Shell .
Website : https://www.shell.com